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VU51 YUT

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

132,245 mi
Last recorded132,245 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 YUT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 132,245 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Offsid e& Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ~Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 130,343 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 May 2025 130,341 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 127,516 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 119,800 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nail in tyre nearside rear

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2022 119,798 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nail in tyre nearside rear

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 113,960 miles

Nearside Rear Inner cv gaitor leaking

Nearside Rear shock weeping

Fail 3 Dec 2020 113,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner cv gaitor leaking

Nearside Rear shock weeping

Pass 21 May 2019 105,291 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 105,291 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 96,253 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 96,247 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 May 2018 96,113 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 89,095 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front shock absorber rubber piston covers deteriorated

parking brake efficiency only just met16% it would appear that the parking brake requires adjustment or repair

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,796 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 78,796 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2015 69,670 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 69,670 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 May 2014 61,977 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 May 2014 61,977 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 53,929 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2012 45,149 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,419 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,755 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,143 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,167 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,084 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 31,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,653 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 29,599 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 24,713 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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VU51 YUT is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU51 YUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU51 YUT is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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